4011 Biology and the Environment 1 and 4012 Biology and the Environment 2
The course focuses on the following elements:
Knowledge and experience with fieldwork and the planning of field work
Knowledge of the earth’s climate zones and climatic vegetation zones
The earth’s flora and important culture plants in the world’s agriculture
Marine bio-geography
In-depth study of a bio-geographical region outside the Nordic region
Knowledge concerning the development of plant and animal geographic regions
Knowledge of general animal-geography
Knowledge and experience which may stimulate further in-depth study and development
The main part of the course is built up around plant and animal geographical regions. The students will gain an overview of the geographical localisation and distribution of the main types of ecosystems on the earth. They will gain knowledge of the most important concepts and methods in eco-system-mapping. Emphasis will be placed on the factors that influence the development of various ecosystems. Biological factors must be evaluated in relation to economic and cultural factors. The course includes an obligatory field course of at least 40 hours. The field course should be located in a region chosen for in-depth study. Management of threatened species and a sustainable development of ecosystems is included in the course. The students will also work with the planning and arrangement of the teaching in bio-geography. Study of the Nordic ecosystem is also included in the main part of the course
IT-based, separate seminar, 40 hours field course on Mallorca (April)
Approved field report
Written 5-hour examination
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